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the and, as been speaking to seismologists at the u.s. geological survey. >> they are selling of this a big one could be coming soon or later but they are saying that this is not going to determine where it will have to. but japan will of no impact on california. >> this is a strong reminder of what earthquakes to do. >> seismologist david schwartz says the japan earthquake is actually a wake-up call for the pacific northwest. there is the caspian the subduction zone. one is one underneath another much of what happened in japan. >> we think that on june were 26 and 1700 there was a magnitude nine along the entire washington/oregon coast. there were some of these on to the coastline. this earthquake produced the tsunami that was recorded in japan. short >>reporter: is saying that the japan each will have impact and influence in the northwest. >> with areas like seattle, portland, and how well prepared are they? to the shaking. and the magnitude 9 earthquake. >>pam: how often to the pacific northwest? how often? >>reporter: it is supposed t
the and, as been speaking to seismologists at the u.s. geological survey. >> they are selling of this a big one could be coming soon or later but they are saying that this is not going to determine where it will have to. but japan will of no impact on california. >> this is a strong reminder of what earthquakes to do. >> seismologist david schwartz says the japan earthquake is actually a wake-up call for the pacific northwest. there is the caspian the subduction zone. one is...
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meanwhile members of the u.s. navy may have been exposed to radiation while performing search and rescue missions from helicopter. 17 crew members were exposed to low amounts of radiation. the navy said follow-up tests indicate they will be fine. though some expressed concern radiation could make it to california, he told us the danger is remote. >> practically zero. because there is not that much radiation. >> what would hap v to happen for us for too be concerned. >> you would have a surnoble- type release. if i had to put it 1-10, chances of that happening are about a 1. >> reporter: jonathan bloom, kron 4 news. >>> we are getting a better look at the devastation caused by the earthquake and tsunami thanks to gobble earth. the observe and after photographs speak for themselves. the first photo. a shot from above fukushima. this is 2 miles south of the power plant. watch as we transition to the after where you see the massive destruction. another photograph, an aerial view at the nuclear power plant. you can see
meanwhile members of the u.s. navy may have been exposed to radiation while performing search and rescue missions from helicopter. 17 crew members were exposed to low amounts of radiation. the navy said follow-up tests indicate they will be fine. though some expressed concern radiation could make it to california, he told us the danger is remote. >> practically zero. because there is not that much radiation. >> what would hap v to happen for us for too be concerned. >> you...
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the u.s. passion protects america's nuclear weapons has deployed a team of experts to monitor these radiation risks and reportedly this team includes a crew from the lawrence livermore lab. the japanese government is warning people living within 19 miles to stay inside or evacuate. a bay area expert tells us, it is too early to tell what the impact will be. >> at this point in time it is very hard to judge any situation. the worst-case scenario is that we see more radiation released from the nuclear power plants. at this point we don't have sufficient information to assess where it is going. >> there is a local impact here. the problems in japan have californians concerned about the two nuclear power plants here in this state. one in san onofre south of orange county in oceanside. the other in san luis obispo. both reactors were built to withstand a 7.0 quake. the one in japan was 9.0. >> thousands of no one and nowhere to turn, a few lucky families have been able to make it out of the island
the u.s. passion protects america's nuclear weapons has deployed a team of experts to monitor these radiation risks and reportedly this team includes a crew from the lawrence livermore lab. the japanese government is warning people living within 19 miles to stay inside or evacuate. a bay area expert tells us, it is too early to tell what the impact will be. >> at this point in time it is very hard to judge any situation. the worst-case scenario is that we see more radiation released from...
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we've also proposed a u.s. rail equipment development program that has slotted $245 million in 2012 and that will help begin to define a long-term rail manufacturing sector in the united states. of course we have also realized the need to build capacity and technical research and development to go with this new program. it is amazing to think that over two years ago, none of this existed. and i stand here today and am very proud to say that what we're looking at is achieving high things with our program. a strong focus on developing a truly world-class system, of which we can be proud of part of our system. opportunities for private sectors to be part come up with a transit-oriented development, one of the many focuses that we hope will come out of the station development. we do have to have that. we also have to have an amazing work force. that we want to make sure we secure and move forward, working hand-in-hand with many of the women -- men and women we will look investments in the northeast corridor. that i
we've also proposed a u.s. rail equipment development program that has slotted $245 million in 2012 and that will help begin to define a long-term rail manufacturing sector in the united states. of course we have also realized the need to build capacity and technical research and development to go with this new program. it is amazing to think that over two years ago, none of this existed. and i stand here today and am very proud to say that what we're looking at is achieving high things with...
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the ninth u.s. circuit court of appeals will hear today's arguments. a district supervisor says the system is unfair and creates a series of small runoff elections. backers of the system says it saves the city money and stream lines the voting process. >> the ncaa basketball tournament unofficially gets under way tonight. four teams will square off to see who gets into the bracket of 64 teams. two more games are going to be played tomorrow night before the tournament really gets under way on thursday, a play-in game. 68 teams now have a shot. usc is one of the teams that will play tomorrow, despite by protest, they are still in. 19-14, can't believe it. take the bracket challenge with us. we're all making our picks. logon to nbcbayarea.com. search bracket and sign up for the bracket challenge and we can all see how we do throughout the process. >> take you on. >>> applications for london's 2012 olympic tickets are on sale now. the national olympic committee says it has 6.6 million tickets for sale to the public. there are now less than 500 days until t
the ninth u.s. circuit court of appeals will hear today's arguments. a district supervisor says the system is unfair and creates a series of small runoff elections. backers of the system says it saves the city money and stream lines the voting process. >> the ncaa basketball tournament unofficially gets under way tonight. four teams will square off to see who gets into the bracket of 64 teams. two more games are going to be played tomorrow night before the tournament really gets under way...
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a u.s. official tells abc news a reactor explosion and fire could be catastrophic. >>> experts say friday's quake was a magnitude 9.0 jolt, that's been upgraded from the 8.9. the death toll could reach 10,000 in just one province alone. >>> japan's stock index the nikkei took another major dive. today's drop was around 12%, that's after a 6% plunge on monday. >>> and finally, it is almost impossible to actually fathom the disaster in the pacific but there's one other thing that also seems impossible. this time, however, it's good news. >> amongst all the death, destruction and even ongoing confusion, the japanese people have come together in some pretty unbelievable ways. here's diane sawyer. >> reporter: here in the landscape left behind by the storm without pity, the people here show what's always been at the heart of the japanese culture. you need the food. you need the food. >> oh, we are fine. we have enough for us. we want to share. >> reporter: in japan shinto buddhists and confucian
a u.s. official tells abc news a reactor explosion and fire could be catastrophic. >>> experts say friday's quake was a magnitude 9.0 jolt, that's been upgraded from the 8.9. the death toll could reach 10,000 in just one province alone. >>> japan's stock index the nikkei took another major dive. today's drop was around 12%, that's after a 6% plunge on monday. >>> and finally, it is almost impossible to actually fathom the disaster in the pacific but there's one other...